At 8 mpo the scars from my areola reduction, done along with my lift, look awful. They spread and the scars are white and painful to the touch. Will this resolve? Is there anything that can be done to correct the appearance?
Answer: Scar Dear tbella76,
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Answer: Scars You are healing with more noticeable scars. Go back to your surgeon and ask for micro-needling to help minimize the scars.
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Answer: Scars You are healing with more noticeable scars. Go back to your surgeon and ask for micro-needling to help minimize the scars.
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November 22, 2024
Answer: A scar revision can be done to improve appearance as well as laser treatments and scar serums. Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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November 22, 2024
Answer: A scar revision can be done to improve appearance as well as laser treatments and scar serums. Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed by lasers and RF therapy. Topical skincare should be directed to a specific need, whether for pigmentation or hypertrophy and our office can guide you through the process to obtain the correct Plato’s Scar cream or Melarase cream for hypertrophy and discoloration. In terms of lasers, we would employ the vbeam laser for redness, Venus Viva RF, PRP microneedling, chemical peels, and Morpheus 8, fractional erbium, or fractional co2. All of these have their individual benefits. Most of all, we recommend you visit a solid plastic surgeon who understands surgical scar revision, laser therapy, and RF therapy for scars.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Breast Lift Scars Thank you for your question and the photo. I am sorry to see you are dealing with this concern. Some spreading of periareolar scars is common following a breast lift as the skin in this area is quite delicate and is put under a lot of tension after a breast lift surgery. However, I do agree that your scarring is significant, and it is unfortunate that your scars remain painful. You may be a good candidate for a revision surgery or a scar revision surgery once you have completely healed.
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May 15, 2019
Answer: Breast Lift Scars Thank you for your question and the photo. I am sorry to see you are dealing with this concern. Some spreading of periareolar scars is common following a breast lift as the skin in this area is quite delicate and is put under a lot of tension after a breast lift surgery. However, I do agree that your scarring is significant, and it is unfortunate that your scars remain painful. You may be a good candidate for a revision surgery or a scar revision surgery once you have completely healed.
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Prominent Scars Hello, Circumareolar (donut/Benelli) lifts and circumvertical lifts put too much tension around the peri-areolar incision, leading to wide scaring. This is typically excentuated by not using post surgical tape for 3-6 months to support incisions. You will need a revision list , converting to an anchor scar, my preferred lift. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in revision breast surgery.
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Prominent Scars Hello, Circumareolar (donut/Benelli) lifts and circumvertical lifts put too much tension around the peri-areolar incision, leading to wide scaring. This is typically excentuated by not using post surgical tape for 3-6 months to support incisions. You will need a revision list , converting to an anchor scar, my preferred lift. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in revision breast surgery.
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Scars Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting until a year has passed and then talking to your surgeon about options to improve the scar. All the best,
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February 28, 2019
Answer: Scars Thank you for your question. I would recommend waiting until a year has passed and then talking to your surgeon about options to improve the scar. All the best,
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